Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lepidophylla
ID:
913557

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Ramírez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 85: 65 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912892



Common Names

  • Hechtia Lepidophylla
  • Lepidophylla Hechtia
  • Hechtia


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Description

Hechtia lepidophylla (also called Hechtia, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Bromeliaceae. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem up to 30 cm tall. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It is found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia lepidophylla is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It is known for its long-lasting, brightly-colored flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia lepidophylla has yellow flowers with a long spur. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia lepidophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hechtia lepidophylla

Hechtia lepidophylla can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Hechtia lepidophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia lepidophylla?

Hechtia lepidophylla

What is the common name of Hechtia lepidophylla?

Hechtia lepidophylla

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia lepidophylla?

Hechtia lepidophylla is found in moist forests and grasslands in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77096267-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].